The Caribbean’s celebration of World Tourism Day, brings together practicing professionals from the tourism public and private sector, academia and regional and international development partners to share perspectives, best practices and insights on the theme for World Tourism day 2023 ‘Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity’. The theme as designated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), highlights the need for more and better-targeted investments to enable tourism to deliver on its promise and potential as a driver for social and economic development and responsible environmental management. For the Caribbean, it underscores the need for the regional public and private sectors to provide opportunities for self-development with a focus on future skills for tourism to meet the ever changing market demands, which continue to be influenced by green technologies and Artificial Intelligence. It further reiterates the call for the sector to accelerate climate action, while championing greater sustainability and responsibility for the Planet, in tourism activities. Moreover, it places emphasis on equitable and inclusive growth, in parallel with tourism product diversification towards ensuring greater economic resilience.
This year’s Caribbean ‘World Tourism Day Forum will feature expert panellists, remarks from the Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Ministerial Council, the CTO Secretary General and the President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). Interventions will discuss challenges, opportunities and recommend strategies for the triple ‘P’ investment, to inform the future of Caribbean Tourism. The event targets tourism destinations, enterprises, host communities, as well as individual tourism professionals, students and diverse practitioners from tourism related and ancillary sectors.
Welcome | Dr. Sherma Roberts, Chairperson |
9:00am – 9:05am | Opening Remarks Hon. Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism and Transport & Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization |
9:05am – 9:10am | Remarks Mrs. Nicola Madden-Greig Group Director of Marketing & Sales, The Courtleigh Hospitality Group & President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association |
9:10am – 9:15am | United Nations World Tourism Organization - Video Presentation Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General, United Nations World Tourism Organization |
9:15am – 9:25am | Feature Address Mrs. Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization |
9:25am – 9:30am | Official Virtual Photo (Speakers, Partners and Panellists); Overview of the day’s proceedings by Chairperson; Introduction to Moderator of the 1st Panel Discussion |
9:30am – 10:00am |
Investing in People: People Centered Future Tourism – Education and Skills needed to service the industry, ensure global competitiveness and support long term sustainability. Moderator: Ms. Sharon Banfield-Bovell, Director of Resource Mobilization and Development, Caribbean Tourism Organization
Q and A (7 mins)
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10:00am – 10:30am |
Investing in The Planet: One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean and One Planet for All – Special focus on Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG) Moderator: Christine Young, Managing Director, Green Caribe Consulting, CHTA Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism Board Member
Q and A (7 mins)
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10:30am – 11:00am |
Investing in Prosperity: Partnerships for Equitable Prosperity – Fostering Inclusion, Fairness, Equality and greater Equity to augment social and economic growth, while also meeting the needs of the new traveler seeking to Live, Work and Play Beyond Borders Moderator: Anne Brobyn, President/Founder, Hibiscus International Ltd.
Q and A (7 mins) |
11:00am – 11:10am |
Video Showcase
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11:10am – 11:30pm |
Summary Proceedings
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